Day: May 21, 2025

Manila: Japan is extending a new technical assistance to improve the operational efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions of Light Rail Transit Line-1 (LRT-1), the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) announced on Wednesday. Under JICA’s expert dispatch program, Japanese experts will help enhance energy conservation for LRT-1, which is later expected to lower operational costs for the Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC). According to Philippines News Agency, pursuing energy conservation measures in the railways sector is seen as an indispensable move in view of the Philippine government’s commitment to reduce its CO2 emissions by 75 percent by 2030 under the

Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has announced that a nationwide voter registration for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) will commence in late July and last for a duration of 10 days. This announcement was made on Wednesday, during a session at the weekly Kapihan sa Manila Bay forum by Comelec Chairperson George Garcia, who emphasized the importance of registering to participate in the elections scheduled for December 1. According to Philippines News Agency, the voter registration process was previously suspended on September 30 due to the midterm elections. Garcia highlighted the opportunity for individuals to reactivate, transfer

Quezon City: Seven Czech companies are offering more than 2,500 employment opportunities for Filipino workers during an exclusive job fair at the Robinsons Galleria in Quezon City, as part of the Philippines-Czech Republic Friendship Week. According to Philippines News Agency, during Wednesday’s opening ceremony, Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac emphasized the event’s role in strengthening the employment partnership between the two countries by providing direct access to overseas jobs in various industries. He encouraged applicants to strive for success, assuring them of support from all parties involved. Cacdac highlighted the collaborative effort of the job fair,

Manila: With his extended term set to end on June 7, Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil on Wednesday expressed hope that reforms and improvements within the police force will continue under the leadership of his successor. “I don’t go for legacy. Gusto namin continuity. Dapat tuloy-tuloy yung reform, yung pagbabago, yung improvement (We want continuity. Reforms, improvement should continue),” Marbil stated during a media interview at Camp Crame. According to Philippines News Agency, Marbil emphasized the importance of mandatory continuing education and learning about the law for police personnel. He noted that all candidates for the

Manila: The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Wednesday urged all local government units (LGUs) to intensify energy conservation efforts by implementing the Government Energy Management Program (GEMP) under Republic Act 11285, or the Energy Efficiency and Conservation (EEC) Act. The DILG made the statement in support of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s call to promote energy efficiency in the public sector. According to Philippines News Agency, under Memorandum Circular 2025-515, the DILG directed LGUs to craft a Local EEC Plan that outlines specific conservation strategies, target cost reductions, and motor vehicle inventories. LGUs, except barangays, are